China's Cyberspace Administration fines Didi 8.026 billion yuan ($1.2B) for cybersecurity violations
[REGULATORY ACTION]Jul 21, 2022 · Didi Chuxing · DiDi Autonomous Driving (Gemini) · Shanghai, China
Failure Mode
REGULATORY ACTION
Event Date
Jul 21, 2022
Primary Entity
Didi Chuxing
Robotic Platform
DiDi Autonomous Driving (Gemini)
Jurisdiction / Location
Shanghai, China
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
Following a year-long cybersecurity investigation triggered by Didi's controversial US IPO, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) fined the company 8.026 billion yuan (approximately $1.2B USD) for violations of cybersecurity laws. CEO Cheng Wei and President Jean Liu were each fined $150,000 personally. Didi's apps had been removed from app stores since July 2021.
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Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DiDi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DiDi
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in China's Cyberspace Administration fines Didi 8.026 billion yuan ($1.2B) for cybersecurity violations?
Following a year-long cybersecurity investigation triggered by Didi's controversial US IPO, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) fined the company 8.026 billion yuan (approximately $1.2B USD) for violations of cybersecurity laws. CEO Cheng Wei and President Jean Liu were each fined $150,000 personally. Didi's apps had been removed from app stores since July 2021.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on July 21, 2022 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in China's Cyberspace Administration fines Didi 8.026 billion yuan ($1.2B) for cybersecurity violations?
DiDi Autonomous Driving (Gemini) by Didi Chuxing is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Shanghai, China.
Has anyone responded to China's Cyberspace Administration fines Didi 8.026 billion yuan ($1.2B) for cybersecurity violations?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of China's Cyberspace Administration fines Didi 8.026 billion yuan ($1.2B) for cybersecurity violations?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.